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Simply Strong for Life [IN PERSON]

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

Please review the program description for materials required for participation in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Simply Strong for Life [ZOOM]

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

Please review the program description for materials required for participation in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Advanced Microsoft Excel [ZOOM]

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Learn more advanced features such as vLookup, data validation, subtotals and much more! Must have intermediate knowledge of Excel. Presented by Sharper Training Solutions.

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Defensive Driving Course

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshops & Training, Other
Registration Required

AARP Smart Driver Course

This 6-hour course for those age 50 and up qualifies licensed drivers to receive a reduction of up to four points on their driver’s license or a 10% deduction on collision and liability auto insurance rates for a period of three years.  Some insurance companies give both benefits.  Certificates of completion will be mailed within a month after completion of the class. 

A $30 fee ($25 with proof of AARP membership) must be paid by check to the instructor before class.  Checks should be made payable to AARP.

Attendees should arrive before 9:45 to avoid losing their place. Standbys will be admitted to fill any seats not yet claimed and paid for when the class begins. Latecomers will not be admitted.


Receipt of Certificate:
Should you have any issues in the receipt of your certificate after taking part in this two-day course, please contact AARP directly at the following number and speak with one of their representatives.:

1-866-732-4213 

Neither Emma S. Clark Library staff nor the AARP volunteer instructor retain the information necessary to resolve individual certificate disputes.

Disclaimer(s)

Out-Of-District Registration Enabled

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPENED FOR ALL SUFFOLK COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Simply supply the barcode number from your local library card to register.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Evening Book Discussion

7:30pm–8:45pm
Adult
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

(Book pickup starts 12/9)

This event is in the "Adult" group

AARP Defensive Driving Course

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshops & Training, Other
Registration Required

AARP Smart Driver Course

This 6-hour course for those age 50 and up qualifies licensed drivers to receive a reduction of up to four points on their driver’s license or a 10% deduction on collision and liability auto insurance rates for a period of three years.  Some insurance companies give both benefits.  Certificates of completion will be mailed within a month after completion of the class. 

A $30 fee ($25 with proof of AARP membership) must be paid by check to the instructor before class.  Checks should be made payable to AARP.

Attendees should arrive before 9:45 to avoid losing their place. Standbys will be admitted to fill any seats not yet claimed and paid for when the class begins. Latecomers will not be admitted.


Receipt of Certificate:
Should you have any issues in the receipt of your certificate after taking part in this two-day course, please contact AARP directly at the following number and speak with one of their representatives.:

1-866-732-4213 

Neither Emma S. Clark Library staff nor the AARP volunteer instructor retain the information necessary to resolve individual certificate disputes.

Disclaimer(s)

Out-Of-District Registration Enabled

REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPENED FOR ALL SUFFOLK COUNTY RESIDENTS.
Simply supply the barcode number from your local library card to register.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Wonders of Ancient Egypt [IN PERSON]

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, History, World & Wildlife
Registration Required
Event Details:

The civilization of Ancient Egypt, with its rich history and enduring mysteries, stands as a testament to human achievement and integrity.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cricut: Tea Towel [LOTTERY]

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

NOTE: Registration lottery opens on January 1, 2026 at 9:30am and closes on January 3, 2026* at 1:30pm.

TECH CLASS: Cricut Tea Towel

In this beginner class, we’ll learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create a trendy kitchen tea towel to elevate your decor. All materials provided. Taught by Librarian Brieanne Kocka. [Tech Center]

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Lottery

THIS IS A LOTTERY PROGRAM.

Upon registration, your name will be added to a waitlist pool from which individuals will be randomly selected.

Registration for lottery programming will run for 28 hours, opening at 9:30am two weeks ahead of the program start-date and then closing the next day at 1:30pm. Please note that registration itself does not guarantee admittance. Rather, this will add you to the lottery pool from which registrants are drawn.
If selected, you will receive an additional email confirming as much no sooner than 24 hours after lottery registration has closed.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Game Day

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We provide the space, tables and chairs.  You bring your friends and a favorite board or card game to play. We also have 2 Mah Jongg sets available upon request. (You must supply your own cards.)  No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Starring Hugh Bonneville 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Social Work Intern Appointments

2:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other

Social Work Intern Appointments

Throughout the academic year, the Emma S. Clark Library is host to one or more Social Work Interns from the Masters of Social Work Program at Stony Brook University who are training to become Licensed Clinical Social Workers. These individuals will be on-site to answer questions from our community, help them fill out forms, or provide referrals on topics such as:

  • Employment/Job Search
  • Housing
  • Applying for benefits
  • LGBTQIA+ topics
  • Medical Assistance
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Substance use
  • Care Coordination
  • Childcare Services

To schedule an appointment, click here:

https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room/social-work-intern-appointments

To cancel your appointment, email askus@emmaclark.org.

*The Social Work Interns will be available to answer questions but are not therapists; referrals will be given to people looking for clinical therapy. All conversations will be kept confidential. The interns are mandated reporters for cases of neglect, abuse, or harm.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Follow along step-by-step with art instructor Teresa Grant and, using acrylic paints, create a majestic mountain scene of a black bear surrounded by pine trees.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Fair

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Children
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

 

Come and visit preschools all in one place, 

No Registration required 

All are welcome 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

9:00am–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adult" group

PC Clean Up

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Technology Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required

TECH CLASS: PC Cleanup

Have a PC laptop? Bring it with you and learn how to clean and speed it up. If you don't have one, don't worry, you can use ours to learn. This class is specifically tailored for PCs and not applicable to Mac systems. Taught by Tech Librarian Jen Mullen [LOCATION: TECHNOLOGY CENTER - LOWER LEVEL]

This event is in the "Adult" group

Simply Strong for Life [IN PERSON]

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

Please review the program description for materials required for participation in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Simply Strong for Life [ZOOM]

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Strength training can improve your quality of life at any age! Join us for this fitness class in which we will focus on increasing muscle strength, improving range of joint motion, and light stretching.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies Required

Please review the program description for materials required for participation in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Social Work Intern Appointments

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other

Social Work Intern Appointments

Throughout the academic year, the Emma S. Clark Library is host to one or more Social Work Interns from the Masters of Social Work Program at Stony Brook University who are training to become Licensed Clinical Social Workers. These individuals will be on-site to answer questions from our community, help them fill out forms, or provide referrals on topics such as:

  • Employment/Job Search
  • Housing
  • Applying for benefits
  • LGBTQIA+ topics
  • Medical Assistance
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Substance use
  • Care Coordination
  • Childcare Services

To schedule an appointment, click here:

https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room/social-work-intern-appointments

To cancel your appointment, email askus@emmaclark.org.

*The Social Work Interns will be available to answer questions but are not therapists; referrals will be given to people looking for clinical therapy. All conversations will be kept confidential. The interns are mandated reporters for cases of neglect, abuse, or harm.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

HIICAP: Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program

(To schedule an appointment with a HIICAP volunteer, call Rebecca at 631-941-4080, or email rebecca@emmaclark.org.)

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Starring Sidney Poitier, Dianne Wiest & Mary-Louise Parker

A greedy land developer sets his sights on an ageless carpenter who has remained untouched by 20th-century corruption.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Educational Lecture, History
Event Details:

Utilizing images from local historical societies and private collections, Christopher Verga, Long Island history professor and author of Civil Rights on Long Island, will tell the story of how, although often overlooked, Long Island has b

This event is in the "Adult" group

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Vincent R. O'Leary Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Emma S. Clark Library's Board Members

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Social Work Intern Appointments

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adult, Teens & Tweens
Library Branch: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens & Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other

Social Work Intern Appointments

Throughout the academic year, the Emma S. Clark Library is host to one or more Social Work Interns from the Masters of Social Work Program at Stony Brook University who are training to become Licensed Clinical Social Workers. These individuals will be on-site to answer questions from our community, help them fill out forms, or provide referrals on topics such as:

  • Employment/Job Search
  • Housing
  • Applying for benefits
  • LGBTQIA+ topics
  • Medical Assistance
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Substance use
  • Care Coordination
  • Childcare Services

To schedule an appointment, click here:

https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room/social-work-intern-appointments

To cancel your appointment, email askus@emmaclark.org.

*The Social Work Interns will be available to answer questions but are not therapists; referrals will be given to people looking for clinical therapy. All conversations will be kept confidential. The interns are mandated reporters for cases of neglect, abuse, or harm.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

How to Manage Personal Finances with Excel - Use your computer to help manage your personal finances: learn how to create a check register and format for a bank reconciliation, keep track of investments and expenses and creat